Adebayo, Miami Heat and Thunder

Heat praises Adebayo’s toughness after stitches. And Butler doubtful for Magic game
In the process, Adebayo recorded the 206th double-double of his NBA career (spent entirely with the Heat) on Friday to pass Alonzo Mourning for sole possession of second place on the Heat’s all-time list for most double-doubles. Only Rony Seikaly has turned in more double-double performances (221 double-doubles) than Adebayo in a Heat uniform.
With Jimmy Butler out and Bam Adebayo battered, Heat fall to Thunder, 104-97
Ultimately, this was a stomach-turning, painful reminder of the level of competition in the NBA — particularly for Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. Faced with the challenge of the best of the NBA West, the Miami Heat wound up shorthanded and came up short Friday night in a 104-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Kaseya Center.
Heat's Bam Adebayo keeps it 100 on playing with seven stitches vs Thunder
MIAMI – Despite the Miami Heat losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, there were still a few bright spots that showed the team's resiliency. While Heat star Jimmy Butler left early with an illness, Bam Adebayo was also at risk of being out after getting hit in the face in the third quarter.
NBA News: Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo makes something clear on Jimmy Butler trade rumors
Jimmy Butler has been at the center of attention recently, as trade rumors continue to swirl regarding his potential departure from the Miami Heat. Amid the speculation, his teammate and team captain,
Jimmy Butler tweaks ankle, then exits Heat game with illness
Jimmy Butler appeared to turn his left ankle and then left Miami's game against Oklahoma City in the first quarter on Friday night with what the team later said was an illness.
Heat vs. Thunder Takeaways: Miami Comes Up Short After Jimmy Butler’s Early Exit
Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson (55) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images / Rhona Wise-Imagn Images The Miami Heat (13-12) fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-5) 104-97.
Heat’s Jimmy Butler leaves first quarter, leads to loss over OKC
It was a frustrating Friday night as while Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler left the game with an illness, the team would end up losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night, 104-97. While rumors surrounding Butler and a possible Heat trade still linger,
Being left in stitches no laughing matter for Heat’s Adebayo, ‘I don’t really like needles’
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Miami Heat Star Passes Hall of Famer With Franchise Milestone
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Magic tie franchise record with 25-point comeback in 121-114 win over Heat
Cole Anthony scored 27 of his 35 points in the second half and the Orlando Magic tied their largest comeback in franchise ...
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Dimes from Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo are money for the Miami Heat offense
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Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro help the Heat beat the Raptors 114-104 for 4th straight victory
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